THE WHITMORE SISTERS
Ghost Stories RED HOUSE
Harmonious siblings together for the first time on record
8/10
After years of making albums apart that explored the roots of Americana, sisters Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore finally got together during lockdown to combine their pure blood harmonies. The ghosts of the album title are acquaintances and loved ones lost along the way. “Greek Tragedy” is about Justin Townes Earle, “The Ballad Of Sissy & Porter” is a tribute to Chris Porter, a country-singing ex-boyfriend killed in a 2016 accident, and the bittersweet “Friends We Leave Behind” is about both of them and more. Think Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer together or imagine Emmylou Harris duetting with Gillian Welch. Yes, they’re really that good.